TUSCUMBIA HIGH

www.tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us

53 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tuscumbia High School, located in Tuscumbia, Missouri, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Miller County R-III School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive faculty. The school operates under the mascot of the "Lions," emphasizing a spirit of pride and resilience that reflects the character of the surrounding Ozark region.

Academically and extracurricularly, Tuscumbia High focuses on preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to provide a tailored learning experience that prioritizes individual student growth. Through its official website, the district keeps parents and the community informed about school events, academic policies, and the various sports and clubs that round out the student experience, maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TUSCUMBIA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	1
Asian	1

White
51 (96.2%)
Hispanic
1 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MILLER CO. R-III
Phone:	(573)369-2375
Website:	http://www.tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 14